How to Use pergola in a Sentence

pergola

noun
Definition of pergolanext
Synonyms for pergolanext
  • The garden now has a new pergola to shield one from the sun.
    — Kimberley Mok, Treehugger, 16 Aug. 2023
  • Part of the yard has been turfed and covered with a pergola and heaters.
    — Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 13 Mar. 2023
  • Plants, wood accents and a pergola for shade add to the charm.
    — Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 23 May 2024
  • Trees and a roofed pergola provide shade; at night, the string lights come on.
    — Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 10 July 2018
  • And in the evening, white lights suspended from the pergola join with the stars overhead.
    — Jane Ford-Stewart, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 14 June 2018
  • Take a dip in the 30-foot heated pool, or lounge in a chair in the sun or under the shaded pergola.
    — Kristen Shirley, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2021
  • In the backyard of this 2,849-square-foot house is a pergola covered in grapevines.
    — Lia Picard, WSJ, 21 July 2021
  • Photo : Rafael Bautista The pergola is warmed by a fire-pit.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 13 May 2024
  • Outside, will be a pool area with a pergola, grills and fire pits.
    — Suzanne Baker, chicagotribune.com, 8 Apr. 2021
  • Downey and her team also added a pergola and outdoor kitchen near the pool and spa.
    — Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 25 Jan. 2024
  • The owners plan to add a pergola for shade and equipment to heat the space in the fall, according to the release.
    — Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 24 May 2024
  • But the worst of the damage was on the bottom floor, where a tree fell into the home and smashed the fence, pergola and pool, Copas said.
    — Morgan Womack and Staff Reports, The Courier-Journal, 26 June 2023
  • Same goes for, say, a brown garden bench, or a green pergola.
    — Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, 19 July 2019
  • Make the most of the outdoors A redwood pergola and sunken dining room extends the footprint of the home.
    — Lisa Boone, latimes.com, 13 Sep. 2017
  • With a pergola and a seating area, the patio on the other side is the perfect place to view the 700 feet of riverfront.
    — Isabel Garcia, House Beautiful, 14 Feb. 2020
  • The patio takes up the entire front yard, covering it with a pergola (with heaters up in the rafters).
    — Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 17 June 2021
  • The fence is made from the same cedar wood as the pergola and will develop a silvery patina over time.
    — Melissa Ozawa, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2023
  • Guests gather under the pergola in the garden for a breakfast of fresh figs and goat’s cheese.
    — Rachel Howard, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Feb. 2024
  • Over the past 50 years, Michael Hatten has built projects ranging from barns, to fences, to a basement rec room, to a pergola.
    — Lance Lambert, Fortune, 12 May 2021
  • The window over the kitchen sink looks out onto the backyard, with a view of the pool, outdoor kitchen and TV under a pergola.
    — Emma Kate Fittes, Indianapolis Star, 9 Feb. 2018
  • The park has a central pergola, a stage and seating on huge wooden wire spools.
    — Susan Dunne, Hartford Courant, 22 July 2022
  • Wrap them around trees, line them along your pergola roof or string them from tree to tree for an instant mood lifter.
    — Ryan Conner, Dallas News, 13 Mar. 2023
  • The lawn is canopied by mature trees, while a lakeside pergola provides shade and a fire pit.
    — Ashley Hays-Weaver, Dallas News, 21 July 2023
  • The bird spends every day in the backyard, sometimes with a native dove on a pergola.
    — Rod McGuirk, Star Tribune, 15 Jan. 2021
  • The pergola presents a cool place to take a break from yardwork under the wisteria.
    — John R. Ellement, BostonGlobe.com, 26 July 2023
  • Keep it cool during the warm summer months by topping your bar area with a pergola-style roof to block some of the sun's harsh rays.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2020
  • The hiking trail leads to a pergola for taking in distant views.
    — Lauren Beale, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2021
  • A rooftop terrace is outfitted with a pergola for shade, a hot tub and beach chairs.
    — Marcelle Sussman Fischler, New York Times, 24 May 2017
  • Speaking of spending time outdoors, pergolas are also all the rage.
    — Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2024
  • Between labor and materials, the cost of a pergola will be higher than less-permanent pool coverings like shade sails, umbrellas, and canopies.
    — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2024

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